Panchatantra Aparikshitakarak

The “Panchatantra” is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables and moral stories, primarily compiled in Sanskrit. It is attributed to Vishnu Sharma, who is said to have composed it around the 3rd century BCE. The stories are primarily intended to impart wisdom and moral teachings through the adventures of animal characters, often illustrating political, ethical, and social themes relevant to human behavior.

The term “Aparikshitakarak” in the context of Panchatantra refers to stories that were supposedly told by Vishnu Sharma to the sons of a king named Aparikshit. These stories were designed to educate the young princes in matters of diplomacy, governance, and ethics, using animal characters to illustrate various principles and lessons.